Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles center, has undergone arthroscopic knee surgery at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, according to a Press of Atlantic City report.
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The American Joint Replacement Registry is an initiative to improve quality, outcomes and cost-effectiveness of total joint replacements. Today, the registry has contracts with 51 institutions representing 72 hospitals. With current sites, the registry has gathered data on more than…
A new study conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests women who take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for two or more days per week have increased risk of hearing…
Ameritox now offers test enhancements to detect misuse and abuse of oxymorphone, or Opana.
At the 19th Annual Ambulatory Surgery Centers Conference in Chicago, Jeff Peo, vice president of acquisitions and development of Ambulatory Surgical Centers of America, and Troy DeDecker, of Health Management Associates, will give a presentation titled "JVs — Can Your…
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The five most common injuries sustained by high school athletes last year were knee injuries, shoulder overuse, back pain, wrist injuries and concussions according to a six-month study conducted by the Illinois Athletic Trainers Association in collaboration with Midwest Orthopaedics…
Newton (Kan.) Medical Center will open its Newton Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in October, according to a Wichita Eagle report.
Here are 10 sports medicine physicians who have founded sports medicine practices. We are constantly updating this list, so if you would like to recommend a surgeon for this list please contact Heather at hlinder@beckershealthcare.com.
Chris Klassen, vice president for supply chain at Surgical Care Affiliates, discusses how surgery centers can cut cost per case through supply chain management.
Leadership is an important element in successfully steering a hospital through any health information technology implementation effort. Strong leadership will help hospital staff adjust to barriers that may accompany health IT implementations and slow down success. In a webinar hosted…